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LG08 UTA

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,356 mi
Last recorded139,356 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 UTA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 139,356 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 138,923 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt snapped inside carrier (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both & rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both lamps lense cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2025 129,850 miles

Rear under body corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 125,485 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 125,479 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 122,372 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 114,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 119,023 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 101,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 93,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 87,816 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,305 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 64,439 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 54,017 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,116 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 43,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,686 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

carcking to both rear tyre outer walls

n/s/f wiper blade splitting at ends

Pass 26 Apr 2012 28,077 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,403 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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LG08 UTA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG08 UTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG08 UTA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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